In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of Canada has upheld the nation's air passenger protection regulations, rejecting an appeal by a group of airlines that challenged the rules as overreaching. The unanimous ruling, released Friday, quashed the airlines' bid to skirt some of Canada's passenger rights rules for flight disruptions and other inconveniences. This significant victory for air travelers affirms the validity of the passenger rights charter, ensuring that compensation rules remain in force. The airlines had argued that the regulations overreached, but the court dismissed their arguments, solidifying protections for passengers affected by flight issues.